New Form Edition Officially Ends Option to Request a Social Security Number When Applying for an EAD Starting March 5, 2026, a new edition of Form I-765 must be used when applying for an Employment Authorization Document (i.e., work permit) with USCIS. The new edition eliminates the question asking if the applicant wants the Social Security Administration (SSA) to issue a... Read More »
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Jan
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Visa Halt For 75 Countries On January 14, 2026, the US Department of State (DOS) announced it will stop immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, 2026. Applicants can continue to submit applications and attend scheduled interviews, but no new visas will be issued. Dual nationals applying with a... Read More »
Jan
14
by J. Neil Lanzi, Partner Unfortunately, business fraud in the workplace is not all that uncommon. Employee theft and dishonesty affects all types of businesses and yes, even law firms. Often, the violating party is a well regarded employee who has been with the company or firm for many years. ... Read More »
Dec
23
Wright, Constable & Skeen LLP is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers lists. The attorneys and the practice areas in which they are recognized as follows: 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers: Renee Bronfein Ades – Family Law James... Read More »
Dec
23
DHS Issues Final Rule on H-1B Cap Selection Process Today, December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a copy of the final rule to be published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2025. The final rule implements a weighted selection process that will generally favor the... Read More »
Dec
18
Presidential Proclamation Continues and Expands Restrictions on Entry for Nationals of Certain Countries On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled, “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” This new ban adds countries, modifies some restrictions, and modifies the exceptions to the travel bans that were announced... Read More »
Dec
09
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Rescheduling H-1B Appointments Due to New Online Presence Review Starting December 8, 2025, U.S. consulates in India, including Hyderabad and Chennai, began issuing notices to H-1B and H-4 visa applicants with interviews scheduled on or after December 15, 2025, informing them that their interviews... Read More »
Dec
04
DOS Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting for H-1B and Dependent H-4 Visa Applicants On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that as of December 15, 2025, it will expand on-line presence review requirements to all H-1B applicants and their dependents, in addition to students and exchange visitors.... Read More »
Nov
25
by WCS Partner Fred Kobb The winter holiday season seems to have been designed for children, if not the child in every adult. Between images of flying reindeer, houses bedecked with holiday lights, traditions of gift-giving, and sharing freshly backed sweets, it’s hard not to walk around with a perpetual... Read More »
Nov
25
December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released USDOS posted the December 2025 Visa Bulletin. USCIS stated that, for December 2025, applicants in family-sponsored preference categories and employment-based preference categories may use the Dates for Filing chart (“early filing” or “Chart B”). The December Visa Bulletin sees slight movement forward in the Final... Read More »